Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Co-operative Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Co-operative Food was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Suffolk ratings →
Address: Co-Op Food Store, High Street, Laxfield, IP13 8DH
How this rating has changed
Co-operative Food has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Co-operative Food among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 624 | 85% | ← Co-operative Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Co-operative Food none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Co-operative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Laxfield Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| The Low House Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Cratfield Beef Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2009 |
| Fire And Feast Suffolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Croft Campsite Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2017 |
| J R Blackmore Low Farm Eggs Farmers/growers | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Brundish Village Hall Monthly Pub Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Badingham Community Shop And Cafe Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2018 |
Questions about Co-operative Food
What is Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Co-operative Food safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-operative Food last inspected?
Co-operative Food was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-operative Food compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Co-operative Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Co-operative Food and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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